February 2021

Sheetal Pinto - 2/25/2021 06:00

Don't Waste Time Staring at a Blank Screen Hoping for Inspiration

A white page with a blinking cursor can be scary. You sit down to write next week's content and stare blankly at the screen until 1 min, 1 hour or even a whole morning has passed without getting any work done. It's not uncommon for people to think that writer's block is a myth (a.k.a. procrastination). You should just start writing (or typing) and you'll come up with something—it doesn't always work that way. We know writer's block is real. Creating great content doesn't happen by accident or under duress. Go back to your content strategy and find a new approach to creating valuable content.

Sheetal Pinto - 2/18/2021 06:00

When Customers Are Seeking Help, Stop Selling!

Chatbots are becoming more mainstream as more businesses embrace the technology as part of their online presence. To maintain your brand’s identity and to avoid pushing customers away, your business can’t afford to leave your chatbot content strategy to chance. Here are our best tips for creating a chatbot that eases up your time by delivering relevant information to your customers.

Sheetal Pinto - 2/11/2021 06:00

Promote Your Employees So they Can Promote Your Brand

Akio Morita, co-founder of Sony, said, “I emphasize this—no matter how good or successful you are or how clever or crafty, your business and its future are in the hands of the people you hire.” Your employees are the foundation of your brand. Showcasing your team members and introducing them to your audience creates relationships with customers. Don’t make your “About Us” page an afterthought. Use the “Our Team” page to make your brand more personal.

Sheetal Pinto - 2/4/2021 06:00

That Should Be Your Goal when You Write Content with Empathy

Consumers are bombarded with content. It’s not just text-based content like blog posts and web pages. It’s estimated that over 95 million photos and videos are shared every day on Instagram. Over 500 million Tweets are posted each day. The average office worker receives upwards of 120 emails per day. Making your content stand out is getting more difficult by the day. Creating content that resonates with your audience is even more challenging. When a reader reads your blog or email, what is the takeaway? If you can’t make them remember the words, you can leave them with a feeling that you understand their needs. Empathy is a powerful weapon in the content toolbox.